Associate Degree
Biotechnology
Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transfer ability rests with the
receiving institution. BSU Associate of Science degree in Biotechnology
trains students in many disciplines including genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology. Graduates possess the
skills to perform laboratory tests using standardized
laboratory procedures.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet BSU mission and objectives.
To develop a student’s ability to perform proficiently on laboratory and testing procedures
To develop a student’s abilities in critical thinking and documentation
To develop students for entry-level position in the biotechnology field
Prerequisites for Major Courses
General education courses must be completed with an overall grade average of 2.00 or higher.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science in Biotechnology,
students must earn 62.5 credit hours. Program requirements are
as follows:
| Biotechnology Major Courses (38.5 credit hours total) | |
| Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 4.0 credit hours |
| Molecular and Cell Biology | 4.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Biotechnology | 4.0 credit hours |
| Cell Culturing | 4.0 credit hours |
| Microbiology | 4.0 credit hours |
| Clinical Immunology | 4.0 credit hours |
| Genetics | 4.0 credit hours |
| Biotechnology Externship I | 3.5 credit hours |
| Biotechnology Externship II | 3.5 credit hours |
| Biotechnology Externship III | 3.5 credit hours |
General Education Courses (24.0 credit hours) (PDF file) To view the PDF file you
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